Savannah is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5850 in 2000 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 36 births ranking #2872. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.3%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 163,661 boys born was named Savannah. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Savannah is a warm, flowing place and nature name linked to open grassland. It feels expansive, feminine, and very recognisable.
The name rose strongly because it combined the softness of a long vowel-rich girls' name with a clear landscape image. It also benefited from place-name appeal through the city of Savannah.